Peninsula Countertop Spacing

[LarryFine]

If the countertop extends more than 6" from the base, you cannot install the receptacle below the countertop. {See 210.52.(C)(5)(Exception)} Does this mean you no longer need to install a receptacle for the peninsula?

That's one that has plagued mankind since the dawn of time.



Okay, since the dawn of electricity.



Okay, since the dawning of the Age of Aquarius.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

If the countertop extends more than 6" from the base, you cannot install the receptacle below the countertop. {See 210.52.(C)(5)(Exception)} Does this mean you no longer need to install a receptacle for the peninsula?

Frank

I have never seen all sides of a peninsula or island that had an overhang of more than 6" but I can certainly envision one. I guess the island would be illegal and they would have to modify it to comply. That is why I always work with the cabinet guys on design and placement of recep.

 

[kiwi_outdoors]

Peninsula

Peninsula

I, as a homeowner doing a total kitchen remodel, am about to install peninsula receptacles.

I would advise remodellers-planners to figure this out before they order cabinets. I was lucky enough to realize my need and ordered extra 3" vertical fillers to adjust my cabient layout so that I can install the outlet for a countertop appliance (griddle etc).

I also will have a base-level 110 outlet for the gas range which is in the penninsula.

 

[DanZ]

After re-reading 210.52.(C) {about 100 times} I am pretty sure only 1 receptacle is required. The 24" requirement for receptacles is part of 210.52.(C)(1) Wall Countertop Spaces. Peninsulas are covered under 210.52.(C)(3). This requires at least 1 receptacle (but not more than 1).

If the countertop extends more than 6" from the base, you cannot install the receptacle below the countertop. {See 210.52.(C)(5)(Exception)} Does this mean you no longer need to install a receptacle for the peninsula?

Frank

Sorry for the confusion Frank. When I asked about the 24" spacing, I was talking about the ones along the wall. I also misread the passage, thinking it was 24" apart, but it's 24" maximum from any point along a wall, so it's 48" between each one.

I think that means you still need it, but it has to be installed somewhere else.